Gundel
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There is absolutely nothing special about this restaurant with the exception of the prices. We ate there this June and we very very disappointed. Food was not Hungarian at all, no spices, no salt, cold, and portions rather small. My fish/forgash=pike was a cut of about 2 inches by 3 inches, and my "hungarian" pea soup was about the size of a capuccino cup. The desert - famous Gundel's palacinka- was a quarter wedge of about 3 inches. I could barely taste the walnut filling and the chocolate tasted like rejected jello pudding. Awful! The bill for 4 of us that included a bottle of wine came to 90 thousand forints which is equivalent to about $450 dollars. The bill when presented already included 12% service charge as claimed on their menu; we added additional 10% which gave about 23.5% tip. The waiter did not even say 'thank you". They have a dress code; a jacket for men. It was not enforced. There were two tables where men wore casual clothing and one table where the guys sat in t-shirt/rugby shirts and jeans. It was middle of the week and the restaurant was less than half full. Bottom line? You will find a better more authentic restaurant serving excellent Hungarian food for fraction of the price. Gypsy music included. Gundel is not worth the visit unless it is on your irrevocable"bucket" list
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 14 2009
Dined here recently. The ambiance was everything I expected but the food--extremely expensive--ranged from good to just okay, nothing special at all. Also, we had packed a suit for the occasion to conform to their dress code and were not happy to see several tables with people dressed in jeans and t-shirts. If they have a dress code it should be enforced! Over all--disappointing and not worth the money.
Reviewed by: Dan from on Apr 30 2008
The service was very slow, they forgot some of the items, when asked they were rude.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 15 2007
Celebrated my husband's 40th birthday there. Was absolutely fabulous and romantic. We were even treated to a tour of the establishment. Our love for Tokaji wine is still going strong after our experience.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 25 2007
I had heard good things about Gundels and so was looking forward to dinner there... Sadly, we had far better food elsewhere in Hungary ( Pecs , Villany,and Kesckemet) at a fraction of the cost.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! User from on Jan 07 2007
Having heard of Gundel for a lifetime... my father having been its head chef many many years ago, I looked forward to the Charity Brunch I was to attend there. I'm sorry to say that I was shocked. Much of the food was soggy, lifeless; the turkey was not only dry but RARE (hello?) and obviously uncooked! and, though I realize that turkey is not a Hungarian specialty, I expect that any chef or layperson might know that it should not be served RARE. (disgusting) Their side dishes and deserts were excellent. Relatives in Budapest were shocked to hear that the great Gundel's would serve such fare.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 27 2006
I have read about this restuarant in books. All have praised this as a five star dinning experience. "Budapuest's fanciest and most famous restaurant...maybe Eastern Europe's--BEST!"...I must admit... the menu was wonderfully prepared, with many delightful classic dishes, served with the finest wine. What a grand evening, complete with a Gypsy orchestra...Simply Exquisite! A 'Must Do' list when in Budapest!
Reviewed by: ♥Viva♥ from on May 24 2006
I go through Budapest quite often and whenever I do make sure to get there on a Saturday so I can go to Gundel's on Sunday. Normally, this restaurant is out of my price range, but Sunday is a different matter. On Sundays they provide a moderate priced buffet which is delicious and well worth the travel. In the beginning you have your choice of bloddy mary or orange juice (I think champagne might be one of the options). After that it is your choice of succulent starters, main plates and desserts. All this while listening to someone play on a grand piano. Normally people stop by after going to church. Hint, do not dress scraggly. However, you're not going to the opera either. I feel kind of guilty letting everyone know about my little secret. But, why not share? Can't wait to go there this Sunday as I am going to Budapest, once again, tomorrow. If you do go, hope you enjoy the experience as much as I have and will for many years to come.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 03 2006
Better food can be found elsewhere in Budapest, but not in such grand surroundings or with such attentive waiters. This is traditional Hungarian cuisine at its very grandest. There are quite modestly priced set menus, but you should really eat the grand dishes like goose liver. If you go to the grandest restaurant, why not splash out on the grandest food. I don't really think it is very suitable for vegetarians. Wear a tie!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 10 2006
the workers are very good, the food is very good and the ambience is very good.My family and I when we left the restaurant that was the best restaurant in all Budapest.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 14 2005
For Lovers of Good Food
Back to Gundel
There is absolutely nothing special about this restaurant with the exception of the prices. We ate there this June and we very very disappointed. Food was not Hungarian at all, no spices, no salt, cold, and portions rather small. My fish/forgash=pike was a cut of about 2 inches by 3 inches, and my "hungarian" pea soup was about the size of a capuccino cup. The desert - famous Gundel's palacinka- was a quarter wedge of about 3 inches. I could barely taste the walnut filling and the chocolate tasted like rejected jello pudding. Awful! The bill for 4 of us that included a bottle of wine came to 90 thousand forints which is equivalent to about $450 dollars. The bill when presented already included 12% service charge as claimed on their menu; we added additional 10% which gave about 23.5% tip. The waiter did not even say 'thank you". They have a dress code; a jacket for men. It was not enforced. There were two tables where men wore casual clothing and one table where the guys sat in t-shirt/rugby shirts and jeans. It was middle of the week and the restaurant was less than half full. Bottom line? You will find a better more authentic restaurant serving excellent Hungarian food for fraction of the price. Gypsy music included. Gundel is not worth the visit unless it is on your irrevocable"bucket" list
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 14 2009
Dined here recently. The ambiance was everything I expected but the food--extremely expensive--ranged from good to just okay, nothing special at all. Also, we had packed a suit for the occasion to conform to their dress code and were not happy to see several tables with people dressed in jeans and t-shirts. If they have a dress code it should be enforced! Over all--disappointing and not worth the money.
Reviewed by: Dan from on Apr 30 2008
The service was very slow, they forgot some of the items, when asked they were rude.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 15 2007
Celebrated my husband's 40th birthday there. Was absolutely fabulous and romantic. We were even treated to a tour of the establishment. Our love for Tokaji wine is still going strong after our experience.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 25 2007
I had heard good things about Gundels and so was looking forward to dinner there... Sadly, we had far better food elsewhere in Hungary ( Pecs , Villany,and Kesckemet) at a fraction of the cost.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! User from on Jan 07 2007
Having heard of Gundel for a lifetime... my father having been its head chef many many years ago, I looked forward to the Charity Brunch I was to attend there. I'm sorry to say that I was shocked. Much of the food was soggy, lifeless; the turkey was not only dry but RARE (hello?) and obviously uncooked! and, though I realize that turkey is not a Hungarian specialty, I expect that any chef or layperson might know that it should not be served RARE. (disgusting) Their side dishes and deserts were excellent. Relatives in Budapest were shocked to hear that the great Gundel's would serve such fare.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 27 2006
I have read about this restuarant in books. All have praised this as a five star dinning experience. "Budapuest's fanciest and most famous restaurant...maybe Eastern Europe's--BEST!"...I must admit... the menu was wonderfully prepared, with many delightful classic dishes, served with the finest wine. What a grand evening, complete with a Gypsy orchestra...Simply Exquisite! A 'Must Do' list when in Budapest!
Reviewed by: ♥Viva♥ from on May 24 2006
I go through Budapest quite often and whenever I do make sure to get there on a Saturday so I can go to Gundel's on Sunday. Normally, this restaurant is out of my price range, but Sunday is a different matter. On Sundays they provide a moderate priced buffet which is delicious and well worth the travel. In the beginning you have your choice of bloddy mary or orange juice (I think champagne might be one of the options). After that it is your choice of succulent starters, main plates and desserts. All this while listening to someone play on a grand piano. Normally people stop by after going to church. Hint, do not dress scraggly. However, you're not going to the opera either. I feel kind of guilty letting everyone know about my little secret. But, why not share? Can't wait to go there this Sunday as I am going to Budapest, once again, tomorrow. If you do go, hope you enjoy the experience as much as I have and will for many years to come.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 03 2006
Better food can be found elsewhere in Budapest, but not in such grand surroundings or with such attentive waiters. This is traditional Hungarian cuisine at its very grandest. There are quite modestly priced set menus, but you should really eat the grand dishes like goose liver. If you go to the grandest restaurant, why not splash out on the grandest food. I don't really think it is very suitable for vegetarians. Wear a tie!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 10 2006
the workers are very good, the food is very good and the ambience is very good.My family and I when we left the restaurant that was the best restaurant in all Budapest.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 14 2005
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